Legacy they say is only for the ones who strive for it. And that’s Legacy in Esports with League of Legends as they look back upon one of the most iconic moments in competitive history: Perkz’s quadra kill at the 2019 World Championship. Now that the tournament is heating up, a heavy dose of nostalgia sets in amongst the players, who start wondering if new legends are being born.
But what really is so memorable about that moment? It’s the happenings from the time of Luka “Perkz” Perković on that mid lane for G2 Esports during the epic 2019 run. This quadra kill was in the Worlds semifinals against SK Telecom T1, and to put it truthfully, pure magic! The kind of play that shocks you out of your chair and screaming at your monitor. Perplexing indeed, the mere thought of it sends shivers down the spine of players even after so many years.
Best go down and check out all the reactions on the official LoL Esports tweet. “Still gives me chills…peak EU magic right there,” said one player. The quote pretty much sums up everyone’s feelings. “Take me back,” was said with the kind of nostalgia only great esports moments can create. The third person who wrote “my goat” just epitomizes the level of respect the community has for Perkz.
However, there is always a few dissenting voices. One stated that he is “the most overrated player in the history of league.” I’m supposing everyone is entitled to an erroneous opinion. And it’s that discourse that makes esports so captivating! A handful of players thought that G2’s true peak was actually during that 2019 MSI tournament while others argue that the Worlds were the real one.
The sheer fact of connecting the old memory with the current Worlds tournament is interesting. “Every era gets its moment. 2019 was Perkz. This year? We’re about to see who claims the crown,” as a player explained. That is what makes competitive League so beautiful; new legends are always being created, new memories that will be discussed in years to come.
This kind of throwback is very tactical marketing actually. The World Championships are currently underway, which means this is the exact thing that one would want: reminding everyone of what could happen on that stage. Those kinds of plays that completely redefine how we look at the game, moments just instantly stamped in history, with much build-up into what may transpire this year.
Also spilling down the comments section are hints of regional pride, with multiple Brazilian players hashtagging #JusticeForCBLOL, while others are voicing their…how to put it-that is, rather strong opinionated feelings on certain regions. The passion is real here, okay? Yeah, sometimes, just a tad bit too real with the all-caps anger-that, my friend, is how an esports fandom goes.
What was I saying again-the play itself, yes. People were wondering why the tweet failed to have a quadra kill clip; honestly, I agree with those guys. You’re hyping a legendary moment and not showing it? Come on. Although I am assuming most serious League fans have seen that clip at least a hundred times already.
Discussions such as these around legacy and simply, “earning your place in history” are what makes a moment like Perkz’s quadra so special. It’s not only about winning the game; it’s about throwing down highlights that people will be talking about for decades. Defining feats serve as playgrounds where careers are built and become part of League of Legends lore.
With Worlds going on all around us, all those thinking about which player will spawn the next iconic moment-will it be crazy outplays, game-winning team fights, another quad, or a pentakill? That is the beauty this together tournament brings-historic moments can truly be made within seconds.
Simply put, either hardcore esports fanatics or anyone who cares about great moments in gaming would never have given the impact of the Perkz 2019 quadra kill a second thought. It stands for what competetive gaming is all about: Skill. Timing. Great Hype. And with all the excitement bubbling for this year’s Worlds, it just might be the time for those new legends to rise to fame real soon.
Going back to talking about these iconic moments shows just how far esports has come over the years. Players aren’t just watching matches-they’re interacting with history, debating over those who are great, and setting their sights on the next big thing. That’s what keeps this community alive and thriving today. The 2019 quadra might be behind us, but the story carries on as new ones are being made in the present tournament.
